Cares allowance and access to nursing(distance learning)

[YakinikuGal]

I’m currently on cares allowance from looking after my child with sever learning difficulties. I’m planning to take access to nursing course online. It just says I can study within 2 years and study at my own pace. I understand that if I was studying full-time, I was not entitled to cares allowance. Im wondering if I’m still eligible for it if I take the nursing course at online college. Do I also have to let DWP know about it ? I would be grateful if anyone could help me with this. Thank you.

Yes, you will need to inform DWP. As long as you are classed as a part-time student studying for less than 21 hours per week, you can still be eligible for CA.

Thank you for your comment. The thing which makes me confused is how I can work out the distance learning course is full-time or part-time. It doesn’t mentioned on the course website. It just says ‘Flexible learning; study when it suits, at your pace’. I think the government should provide more clear information with this.

If you are unsure, speak to the provider. Will you be studying for more than 21hrs per week?